Things that pregnant women should pay attention to when taking a bath

    Three precautions: the water temperature should not be too high or too low, the bathing time should not be too long, and it is best not to take a sitz bath.

　　Obstetrician and Gynecologist: In the early stages of pregnancy, that is, in the first 3 months of pregnancy, the room temperature should not be too high when the pregnant woman takes a bath. skin It is better not to feel cold.

　　The water temperature is preferably warm, about the same as or slightly higher than body temperature. Generally speaking, the water temperature should be below 38°C. Because if the water temperature or room temperature is too high, it may be caused by lack of oxygen. fetus Stunted development. In the third trimester of pregnancy, you should not take very hot baths, nor should the bathing time be too long, otherwise it is easy to cause hypoxia and suffocation, which may also lead to intrauterine hypoxia in the fetus, or even fetal death in severe cases. Experts also remind that some female For skin care, combine hot and cold water in the shower. This method can easily affect pregnant women. Uterus Pregnant women and fetuses should not take this shower method.

　　In addition, pregnant women should not take too long a bath. Pregnant women are prone to symptoms such as dizziness, dizziness, fatigue, and chest tightness when taking a shower. This is due to the gradual reduction of air in the bathroom, high temperature, and relatively insufficient oxygen supply. In addition, the stimulation of hot water will cause telangiectasia on the whole body surface, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the brain of pregnant women. At the same time, the fetus may also suffer from hypoxia, fetal heart rate Accelerate, and in severe cases, the fetus may nerve The development of the system is adversely affected. Therefore, doctors recommend that pregnant women should limit their bathing time to about 10 to 20 minutes.

　　Doctors also remind pregnant women not to take a sitz bath to avoid immersing the abdomen with hot water. It is best to take a standing shower. If you feel tired or uncomfortable, you can sit down and take a rest. She pointed out that the endocrine changes of pregnant women are relatively large after pregnancy. The acidic secretions with sterilizing effect in the vagina are reduced, and the natural defense function of the body is reduced. At this time, if you take a sitz bath, the chance of infection increases, because bacteria and viruses in the water can easily enter the vagina and uterus, resulting in Vaginitis、salpingitis Or cause urinary tract infection, etc. In addition, sitz bathing can easily cause suffocation and is not good for the fetus.